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An independent panel has said that Manchester City's first penalty in their victory over Wolves last weekend shouldn't have been awarded.
City, who are looking to retain the Premier League title, secured an emphatic 5-1 win at home to Wolves.
Pep Guardiola's side took the lead in the 12th minute at the Etihad Stadium after Erling Haaland scored from the spot.
The penalty was awarded after Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri was deemed to have fouled City's Josko Gvardiol.
As reported by BBC Sport, a five-person Key Match Panel voted by a majority of 3-2 that referee Craig Pawson shouldn't have awarded a penalty.
An independent panel says Man City's first penalty against Wolves shouldn't have been
The panel consists of three former Premier League players or coaches, one representative of the Premier League
